Corporate Internship - Global Marketing and External Affairs - Summer 2027

Thornton Tomasetti; Illinois; On-site; USD 23,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Internship

Housing & transportation provided

One-on-one mentorship

Mentorship and project work

Job summary

Abbott is offering a Corporate Global Marketing and External Affairs Internship in Abbott Park, IL for Summer 2027. The 12-week program is paid and includes housing/transportation if criteria are met, with one-on-one mentorship across levels and meaningful project work.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a marketing or communications bachelor’s degree, with basic marketing knowledge, social media familiarity, and authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Completed at least two-three years of college education before beginning internship.
• Must be enrolled in school the semester following your internship.
• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree, preferable in marketing, communications or related fields.
• Applied understanding of basic marketing and communications principles.
• Familiarity with major social media platforms.
• Authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Support marketing campaign planning and execution.
• Support development of marketing communication materials.
• Participate in brand architecture and design work.
• Assist in the creation of written, video, and image content for marketing channels.
• Develop communications plans for major initiatives.
• Learn about citizenship and sustainability efforts.
• Support key sponsorship programs.
• Take part in formal and informal training opportunities.
• Measure and report the results of marketing initiatives.

Skills

Marketing basics

Oral communication

Written communication

Social media

Education

Bachelor's degree (pursuing)

Job description

## Corporate Internship - Global Marketing and External Affairs - Summer 2027Apply: United States - Illinois - Abbott Park: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: November 27, 2026 (30+ days left to apply): 31163473Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.## **JOB DESCRIPTION:**The purpose of the Corporate Global Marketing and External Affairs Internship is to provide meaningful professional hands-on experience in areas such as Corporate Marketing, Citizenship and Sustainability, Public Affairs, and Social/Digital and Sponsorships to students with proven academic performance and leadership potential. Abbott hires students majoring in many areas, like marketing, communication, based on the business need. Ideal candidates will combine technical and business knowledge with creative problem-solving abilities.This internship will help you acquire marketing skills and provide you with knowledge of various marketing strategies. The intern will gain the knowledge necessary to be successful in their future.**Potential Job responsibilities*** Support marketing campaign planning and execution* Support development of marketing communication materials* Participate in brand architecture and design work* Assist in the creation of written, video, and image content for marketing channels* Develop communications plans for major initiatives* Learn about citizenship and sustainability efforts* Support key sponsorship programs* Take part in formal and informal training opportunities* Measure and report the results of marketing initiatives**Internship Details:*** 12-week program.* Paid Internship.* Housing & transportation provided (if meet criteria).* One-on-one mentorship across various levels and experiences.* Meaningful project work and skill development to be implemented across the Abbott Global Marketing and External Affairs team.* Internship’s location: Abbott Park, IL.## **Basic Qualifications**· Completed at least two-three years of college education before beginning internship.· Must be enrolled in school the semester following your internship.· Pursuing a bachelor’s degree, preferable in marketing, communications or related fields.· Applied understanding of basic marketing and communications principles.· Familiarity with major social media platforms· Authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.**Preferred Qualifications**· Strong academic performance (GPA = 3.0/4.0)· Desire to work in the healthcare field.· Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.**The base pay for this position is**$16.85 – $33.75/hourIn specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.## **JOB FAMILY:**Administrative Support## **DIVISION:**PA Public Affairs## **LOCATION:**United States > Abbott Park : AP06A## **ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:**## **WORK SHIFT:**Standard## **TRAVEL:**Yes, 15 % of the Time## **MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:**Not Applicable## **SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:**Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO\\_English.pdfEEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO\\_Spanish.pdf